From thoughtful pieces on the historian's role to striking insights into America's past and present to trenchant observations on the international scene, Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime
Practicing History: Selected Essays
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Year
- 1982
- Leaves
- 367
- Edition
- 1st
- Category
- Fiction
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โฆ Synopsis
From thoughtful pieces on the historian's role to striking insights into America's past and present to trenchant observations on the international scene, Barbara W. Tuchman looks at history in a unique way and draws lessons from what she sees. Here is a splendid body of work, the story of a lifetime spent ''practicing history.''
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Review "Persuades and Enthralls...I can think of no better primer for the nonexpert who wishes to learn history." -- Chicago Sun-Times "Provocative, Consistent, and Beautifully Readable, an event not to be missed by history buffs." -- The Baltimore Sun From the Inside Flap From thoughtful
The noted historian's essays, written over thirty-five years, include comments on the writing of history, shorter historical and journalistic pieces, and essays on the importance of history and historical awareness.